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Eric, Automotive Repair Shop Manager

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My ac doesn't work I've replaced the compressor and tryed to

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Hi my ac doesn't work I've replaced the compressor and tryed to put oil and freon and th clutch didn't engaged so I checked the fuses and their good so I unplugged the compressor and checked if it was getting power and its not passing any kind of voltage can you give me any pointers?JA: Have you located the fuse box? Have you checked the circuit?Customer: The fuse box inside yes and the circuit I'm not sure witch one is that oneJA: What is the model/year of your Ford?Customer: 2008 f150 5.4 4x4 xlJA: Are you hoping to fix this yourself? What have you tried so far?Customer: Yes, I've tried bypassing it, checked all my fusses, bought a new compressorJA: Anything else you think the mechanic should know?Customer: Checked to see if their was any voltage going to the compressor but nothingJA: OK. Got it. I'm sending you to a secure page on JustAnswer so you can place the $5 fully-refundable deposit now. While you're filling out that form, I'll tell the Ford Mechanic about your situation and then connect you two.

Ok, there is an ac pressure transducer that sends a signal to the computer to cut the power to the compressor if the pressure is too low or too high. With the system empty, this is why there is no power to the compressor. It is a safety measure.

At shops this is not an issue as we charge it on the high side with a machine and dont need to the compressor running.

On older cars you could simply jumper the pressure switch to kick the compressor on. This is no longer the case as this will fry your vehicle's computer. So you will need to apply 12v to the compressor at the compressor connector in order to kick the compressor on so that the suction side of the compressor will suck in the refrigerant from the low pressure service port you have the can of refrigerant connected to

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Not sure if you missed that part, but yes, you will need to apply 12v and ground directly to the compressor. Use jumper wires from the battery to the compressor harness connector to jumper the compressor for it to run while you fill the system

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